Knowing where you found the file or what topic it relates to (e.g., a specific video game, a piece of hardware, or a software project) would help in identifying its exact purpose.
Once extracted, look for a file named README.txt or index.html . These usually contain the primary instructions or "guide" details.
Because .rar files can contain executable scripts, it is highly recommended to scan the extracted folder with VirusTotal or your local antivirus before opening any files.
It may be a compressed archive containing internal documentation or "guides" for a specific organization or project.